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The latest edition of our Blighty newsletter{ai:summary}<p>Nigel Farage takes the helm at Reform UK in 2024, as explored in Blighty newsletter. Can Britain's economy pick up the pace it needs to under Labour's hopes? #economy</p>

Nigel Farage takes over as leader of Reform UK

Nigel Farage takes over as leader of Reform UK

The latest edition of our Blighty newsletter

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Can Britain’s economy grow as fast as it needs to?

What is the point of the Lib Dems?

Generation K: Keir Starmer’s cohort of Labour candidates

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